STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
MARCH SESSION March 16, 2010 FOURTH TERM DAY
The board met at 9:00 a.m. with all commissioners present.
Bruce Walker and Wes Lester re: Grangeville Area of Impact. Bruce presented Grangeville’s proposal – explained the following be included in Idaho County’s ordinance as follows: The comprehensive plan retained and zoning structure, subdivision, the City’s wellhead protection ordinance along with the deep well ordinance and cross connection policy.
Bruce stated the city wants the water protected – not asking for anything regarding the sewer system
Not to be included as follows.
The city will give up water, sewer, building permits, connections and applications. The City will still give the county the authority to appoint an area of impact representative to the Grangeville P & Z.
The City will not ask for mandatory hook up – will have to be annexed to be hooked up – will have to come to the county if they want to drill a well –
Skip stated regarding airport – choice of either be annexed to the city or ask for a variance from the city. Discussion followed.
City would like the county to adopt the well-head protection ordinance – a variance may be given from the county if county adopts this ordinance.
Bruce stated the area of impact on west side of city is now annexed into the city, but would like the area of impact extended on that side – wants this area shown on the map.
Skip asked if Bruce would get a letter and map from the property owner on the new area of impact.
Bruce stated they did not ask for anything regarding right of way – Skip suggested they get this taken care of in the new ordinance.
Kirk questioned the cross connection policy – Wes explained this has to do with if a person drills a well.
Skip’s concern – further conflict with the possibility of variances – may cause a problem – wishes the ordinance was laid out better.
Kirk will draft ordinance with changes.
Jim made motion to adopt resolution #2010-122 regarding opposition the adoption of the proposed expansion to bull trout critical habitat. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Jerry Zumalt re: resolution 2010-123 – desires to participate in the organization and implementation of Idaho District 2 Interoperability Governance Board to carry out management and operations of a public safety communications system.
Jim made motion to adopt resolution. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Jim discussed the energy grant – replacement of windows for the courthouse.
Mike Cook re: state grant on airport – for slurry seal – amount $6,947. Resolution required as follows: Resolution #2010-124 accepting the Grant Offer of the State of Idaho through the Idaho Transportation Department.
Jim made motion to adopt resolution #2010-124. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
ADA meeting at airport yesterday – numbers will become available for the value of the property in discussion – discussion followed. The amount of land will also be confirmed in order to meet the standards of the FAA – next week an amount will be presented. Discussion followed.
Salmon River Wild and Scenic Designation;
Kevin Willis introduced preliminary completion of the Wild & Scenic Designation – wanting to keep river the way it is for use.
La Verne Grussing reported on the legislative/history of wilderness act – congress has not introduced anything since 1993.
Justin Mann expressed his opposition to the Wild & Scenic Act.
Joe Riener gave presentation on his research on this act and expressed his opposition to the act – grazing restrictions discussed
River is now managed by a management plan.
Kim Friend requesting interest groups to help write the bill – Willis stated groups and individuals are always welcome to join the group.
John Barker, outfitter, gave history of when he served on board to draft original study – Wild and Scenic Act is a marketing tool for the outfitters, so he is in favor of this act.
Arthur Seamus reported on the current management plan – grazing laws on Hells Gate Canyon – he stated Idaho Recreation Council opposes the passage of this act.
Rusty Bentz wants the MOU between state & BLM flushed out – grazing in Hells Gate Canyon discussed – continues to restrict – opposes the Wild & Scenic Act.
Roy Schumacher questioned the LAC study – did Wild and Scenic act make a difference on the study. Discussion followed.
Show of hands was taken within the group to see if the Wild & Scenic Act should be passed – an over whelming majority of the group voted “No”.
1:00 p.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims I C 31-874. James seconded. Motion carried. Roll call taken. Skip and James voted yes. Jim absent – legislative committee in Boise for remainder of afternoon.
1:20 p.m. Executive session ended. Regular session resumed.
Skip made motion to deny case DG 0900649 for indigent. James seconded. Motion carried.
One lien – one N-1 – seven releases of lien & N-1’s – one approved – three denied – one extension
March 9th and 10th .2010 minutes. Skip made motion to approve minutes as written. James seconded. Motion carried.
Mrs. William Luper re: Fenn roads – commissioners suggested she work with Fenn Highway District to get her problem solved. Kirk will also work with Joe Forsmann, Clerk, for district to help solve problem.
Pollution Insurance policy – additional insurance for Simmons Sanitation. Skip made motion to approve the additional insurance for Simmons Sanitation for pollution. James seconded. Motion carried.
James Gorges and Rick Shira re: purchase of 4- ATV’s. Skip made motion to approve the purchase of 4 Sportsman 500 ATV’s – $5,750 each – total $23,000. James seconded. Motion carried.
The purchase of the snow machines has been tabled.
Rick Shira re: jail lock /door. Skip made motion to approve purchase – amount $2,255.77
Gene Meinen re: road report. Bids for grader from Western States. Skip made motion to accept bid. James seconded. Motion carried. Total cost with trade in – $153,670.00.
Warren Wagon Road – RS2477 road – discussion – Gene stated it is still a forest service road – no validation of the RS2477 has been done – discussion – agreement discussed between Payette National Forest and County – signed.
Bids for replanking of the Cow Creek Bridge in Lucile – commissioners approved
Tommy Taha road – grant application – signed – two culverts – worked with Great West Engineering in Montana – preliminary done by Forsgren – agreement for limited services with Great West to provide interim solution to the Tommy Taha – signed.
Skip made motion to sign agreement for services with Great West engineering for an interim solution on Tom Taha road. James seconded. Motion carried.
Joyce Wikoff re: church property exemption – Skip – asked when church camp will be used. State Code states land has to be actively used for an exemption – this will then be figured in quarters and only 10 acres can be used – remaining property will be in on timber exemption – as of now the entire property will be put under timber – than when land is in use – 10 acres will be able to be exempt. Solid waste fee will still be in on this property.
Debbie Stubbers and Karen Wisdom re: MOSS program proposal – 3 day program – 52 students – requesting $7,234.00 – Grangeville Elementary/Middle School – 5th graders. Transportation is not being requested – Skip made motion to approve. James seconded. Motion carried.
Lewis Clark Recycling contract tabled until next week.
Solid Waste Fee cancelled for Connie Snyder – half of fee per circuit breaker – signed.
The board adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
Chairman:______________________________ Attest_______________________________
